Hyperlinks
HTMLs
pwer comes from its capability to link regions of text and
images to other documents. A link in HTML has two parts: the
name of the file (or URL) to which you want to link... AND
the text or graphic that serves as the clickable link on the
page. To create a link to text, select a word or words that
you'd like to
link to another document. When you've highlighted the word(s)
look at the Link fiels in the Property Inspector. Click the
folder icon to the right of the Link field and find the html
file that you would like to link your word(s) to. Save a preview
in a browser.
The same
thing can be done with an image in your file. Select an image
and in the Property Inspector box, select the folder to the
right of the Link Field and find another html file to link
the image to. Save and preview in a browser. You will note
that in the browser window, your arrow turns into a pointer,
indicating the link is active.
If you'd
like to link word(s) or an image to an external link, select
what you'd like to link and in the Property Inspector, type
http://www.australia.com (or whatever your external link is)
in the Link field. Remember to always type http:// when typing
an external link.
When you
link to a page, the linked page replaces the current browser
page. Sometimes you night want to display the browser pge
in a new location or window. To target a link to a new browser
window, select the _blank option in the Target drop down menu
as seen above. Save & preview in a browser. The resulting
link will open a new browser window.
In Dreamweaver
you can easily change the location whwere the linked page
is displayed by using the following targets:
_blank:
Loads the linked document in a new, unnamed browser window.
_parent:
Loads the linked document in the parent frameset or window
of the frame that contains the link.
_self:
Load the linked document in the same frame or window as the
link.
_top:
Loads the linked document in the full browser window, thereby
removing all frames.
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